U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York News

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Jan 30, 2026

Plaintiff Alleges Unauthorized Surgery by Local Hospital

A Queens resident has filed a lawsuit against Jamaica Hospital Medical Center and several doctors over unauthorized surgery performed without consent during an emergency visit in April 2020.

Jan 30, 2026

Plaintiff alleges identity theft as major bank holds him accountable for fraudulent charges

A New York resident has filed a lawsuit against Capital One d/b/a Discover after being held liable for nearly $4,700 in unauthorized charges stemming from identity theft involving a fraudulent credit card account opened without his knowledge or...

Jan 30, 2026

Plaintiff accuses tech mogul Elon Musk of breaching an oral contract over multi-billion dollar advisory services

A Florida man has filed a staggering $90 billion lawsuit against Elon Musk and several affiliated companies alleging breach of an oral contract related to advisory services rendered during key business decisions including Twitter’s acquisition and...

Jan 30, 2026

Plaintiff alleges former employer engaged in hostile work environment

Jill Marchisotto has filed a lawsuit against her former employers at Fundstrat Global Advisors and Fundstrat Capital LLC for creating a hostile work environment rife with sexual harassment and deceitful compensation promises.

Jan 30, 2026

Plaintiff alleges wrongful conduct by Nassau County Police leading to unlawful arrest

A lawsuit filed in January 2026 accuses Nassau County Police officers of violating civil rights through false arrest and excessive force against John N. Bartolotti while caring for his elderly mother in New York state.

Jan 30, 2026

Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Accused Of Excessive Force And Unlawful Search

James Jackson has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and several NYPD officers following an alleged unlawful arrest on July 17th, 2024.

Jan 30, 2026

Plaintiff alleges pharmaceutical giant's anti-competitive tactics delayed generics

J M Smith Corporation has launched a class action lawsuit against Novo Nordisk alleging unlawful monopolization tactics that delayed cheaper generics for their diabetes drug Victoza.

Jan 30, 2026

Deen Gourmet Deli Corp., New York retailer accuses USDA of wrongful SNAP disqualification

Deen Gourmet Deli Corp., led by Jamal H Alabli, is contesting its six-month suspension from participating in SNAP following allegations by USDA's Food and Nutrition Service regarding misuse of benefits for non-eligible items—a claim they...

Jan 23, 2026

New Yorkers Accuse City's Licensing System Over Firearm Permit Delays

Four New Yorkers have taken legal action against their city over alleged prolonged delays in processing firearm licenses by the NYPD License Division.

Jan 23, 2026

Entertainment Manager Accuses Attorney of Conflict Over Iconic Band Name Rights

A lawsuit filed by Lawrence Marshak highlights a bitter dispute over the rights to use the iconic band name “The Drifters.” Allegations against attorney Eric Sommers include failing to disclose conflicts while representing both Marshak and an heir...

Jan 23, 2026

Plaintiffs Challenge NYC Education Department Over Mandatory Vaccination Policies

Two residents have filed a lawsuit against NYC authorities over mandatory vaccination policies, claiming these mandates infringe upon constitutional rights and cultural beliefs.

Jan 22, 2026

Plaintiffs Accuse Medical Equipment Providers of Insurance Fraud Scheme

In a recent court filing by GEICO against several medical equipment providers including Altermedic Products Inc., accusations have surfaced regarding an elaborate insurance fraud scheme involving over $631,000 in false claims for unnecessary...

Jan 22, 2026

Former Employee Alleges Sexual Harassment Against Security Firm Supervisor

A former security guard has filed a lawsuit against Precision Security Investigations LLC and its supervisor Jordan Vassel for alleged sexual harassment and retaliation following complaints about discriminatory treatment based on gender.

Jan 22, 2026

Former Employee Alleges Long Island Railroad Company's Negligence Led To Cancer Diagnosis

A former Track Foreman has filed a lawsuit against Long Island Railroad Company citing negligence leading to cancer diagnosis due to toxic chemical exposure at work.

Jan 22, 2026

Consumers Allege Security Camera Manufacturer Misled Buyers About Privacy Risks

A new class action lawsuit accuses a well-known security camera manufacturer of misleading consumers about its product's privacy features.

Jan 22, 2026

Plaintiff alleges tech company breached contract over stock compensation

Marisa Buzzanca has filed a lawsuit against Livsee Inc., accusing them of breaching contractual agreements regarding stock compensation following her advisory role at the company.

Jan 22, 2026

Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Utility Giant Over Pension Benefits

A former employee has taken legal action against National Grid USA Service Company over allegations of wrongful termination tied to discriminatory practices based on ethnic stereotypes.

Jan 21, 2026

Plaintiffs Allege Mortgage Servicers Breached Contracts with Unlawful Fees

A group of plaintiffs has filed a class-action lawsuit against major mortgage servicers accusing them of unlawfully charging excessive fees on reverse mortgages.

Jan 14, 2026

Wealth Management Firms Accuse Real Estate Entities of Fraudulent Scheme

Summitbridge Wealth Management and Arna Premier Property Solutions have filed a lawsuit against multiple real estate entities accusing them of running a Ponzi-style fraud scheme involving over $1 million in investments.

Jan 14, 2026

Plaintiff Alleges False Arrests by NYPD Officers

Micah Mitchell has filed a lawsuit against multiple NYPD officers alleging false arrest among other civil rights violations after two separate incidents where he claims he was unlawfully detained without cause

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Plaintiff Alleges Unauthorized Surgery by Local Hospital

A Queens resident has filed a lawsuit against Jamaica Hospital Medical Center and several doctors over unauthorized surgery performed without consent during an emergency visit in April 2020.


Plaintiff alleges identity theft as major bank holds him accountable for fraudulent charges

A New York resident has filed a lawsuit against Capital One d/b/a Discover after being held liable for nearly $4,700 in unauthorized charges stemming from identity theft involving a fraudulent credit card account opened without his knowledge or...